Khamenei: Some states inside and outside the region hold strong grudges against Islam, Shias, Sunnis, and Iraq and meddle into Iraq's internal affairs. They should be powerfully confronted and there should be no compromise in resisting the blatant, shameless enemy.

Khamenei: While after eras of rule of arrogance, Iraqi nation owns the country and is independent, some spiteful govts seek to deprive Iraqis fr joy of victory, rob Iraq and region of peace. Only way to defy such plots is securing unity among Iraqis including Arabs, Kurds, Shias and Sunnis.

Khamenei: The bond between the Iraqi and Iranian nations is peerless and the great ArbaeenWalk is one example of it. Upon their return, the hearts of the Iranian pilgrims were filled with gratitude for the hospitality of the people of Iraq.